Purity of Elections Law Sparks Nevada Press Debate
At a Nevada Press Association meeting in Carson City the repeal of the purity of elections law was debated with mixed views. The Silver State favors amendment not repeal, while the Reno Journal argues for repeal. newspapers criticize shifts in stance on campaign expenses and integrity of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Press Association
Carson City
Reno
Stirver
Presa Association
Staver State
Silver
Silver Party
Silver State
State Central Committee
Stuart
Carson
Nevada
Mrs McKinley to wear silver cloth gown for inauguration
Mrs McKinley has paid $8000 for gowns to wear in Washington society. The gown for the inauguration ceremony is described as made of silver cloth. It is speculated that Hanna may object to the costume.
Civil service classifications for federal offices
The text states 66,000 fourth class post masterships will be available to McKinley once he takes his seat, while 87,000 top positions in other government branches are covered by the classified service under civil service rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Civil Service
Political Complexion of the Senate and Oregon election
The piece notes Oregon has four days left to elect a successor to Senator Mitchell with slim prospects. It projects a post March 4 Senate of 87 members: 83 Democrats 6 silver Republicans 6 Populists and 42 Republicans. It highlights factional leanings among Dems and Republicans on silver and tariff policy. It also criticizes the Bradley-Martin ball in New York and reports local ads from Laird Shoeber Co and E Bersuart & Co, plus medical and photography notices. Bearer notices include Pain Balm usage and Richards the photographer extending stay in Paradise to Feb 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Oregon
Mitchell
United States Senate
Grey
Lindsay
Caffrey
Bradley- Martin
New York
Sacramento Bee
Metropolis
Paris
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy for babies. It claims to calm restless infants, cure diarrhea and wind colic, soften gums, and energize the system, priced at twenty five cents and sold by druggists worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
Toy assortment promotion from Chris Diehl Sr
A local advertisement invites customers to view a fine stock of new Toys and Holiday Goods. Orders across the country are promised prompt filling and customers are urged to call Chris Diehl Sr. for details.
Order to Show Cause in the Estate of Alex Wise
The Second Judicial District Court Humboldt County Nevada orders creditors First National Bank of Winnemucca and John Harrison to appear January 18 at 10 a.m. to show cause why the administrator should not be authorized to sell part or all of the decedent’s real estate to pay debts. Publication in the Silver State four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Humboldt
Alex, Wise
First National Bank of Winnemucca
John Harrison
Winneca
Humboldt County
Winasaioen
TY Novel
Y A. K. Chesey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Silver State Publishing Co
Winnemucca
Chamberlain
W. A. Brown
Richards
Paradise
Hood
J. & F. Martell
California
Cordelia Wine Co
The
Magnolia
Paul Laveaba SR
Diehl’s
Chris. Diehl SR
Washington
Armory Hall
Committee of
Arangmente
Joseph Rougon
F. M. Fellows
A. D. Wilcox
J. A. Rogers
G. M. Robe
Winnemucca Hose
M. Fellows
W. G. Dwyer
F. Poulin
F. R. Beahan
C. W. McDeld
Inspectora
G. A. Krenskel, A. D. Wilcox, Jobepit Rougon
Wolf
A. F. Trousdale
Music By the
Avery
Ayer
Simon Reinhart
R. Herz
Railroad Meat Market
Bridge Street
George Berk
Ie State
Giroux
Stacy Shippinga
G. W. St
Upper Winnemuce
N.owen
Prop
C. A. Lagrave
Castle Gate
Silver State Mills
Paradise Valley, Nev
Recanzone & Forgnone
Panavise
San Francisco
Storp
R. H. Warfield
Guthrie
Medeld
Nev
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!